peer-reviewed UK· 8h ago

New clinical definition versus BMI in diagnosing obesity

In 2025, the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission proposed a new diagnostic framework for obesity that went beyond BMI alone to incorporate other metrics such as body fat distribution and organ function, and which distinguished between clinical and pre-clinical obesity. Some of the same…

· 11h ago

Why the food industry opposes food ranking schemes: They work!

Julie Chapon of Yuka and Serge Hercberg of Nutri-Score sent me the link to their white paper written with Mathilde Touvier: Nutri-Score and Yuka : An Analysis of Lobbying Strategies to Undermine Consumer Information. The report cites seven strategies first used by the tobacco industry now used by…

KE· 11h ago

Beyond the Plate: Why Nutrition Matters More Than We Think

By Magdaline Mintina A plate of ugali, sukuma wiki, beans and avocado may look like an ordinary Kenyan meal. But beyond its taste and ability to satisfy hunger, it provides nutrients the body needs to function, grow and repair itself. That is the importance of nutrition: food is not simply…

· 13h ago

Failure of Protein Quality Control Mechanisms in Muscle Aging

A cell is a bag of finely tuned molecular machinery moving at incredible speeds, pieces of that machinery ramming into one another countless times per second. Damage occurs constantly, a matter of inappropriate chemical reactions, broken proteins, misfolding of proteins, the machinery degraded and…

studypeer-reviewed UK· 14h ago

expert reaction to study looking at energy density and levels of fat, sugar and salt in processed and ultra-processed food, and comparing existing and novel nutrient profiling models, as published in BMJ Medicine*

Scientists respond to study published in BMJ Medicine* looking at energy density and levels of fat, sugar and salt in processed and ultra-processed food, and comparing existing and novel nutrient profiling models. Prof Alberto Fiore, Professor in Food Chemistry and Technology, Abertay University…

Ireland· 16h ago

Revive Active Launches New Fibre Supplement Amid Growing Focus on Gut Health

Revive Active Fibre Complex With fibre emerging as a growing focus in nutrition and wellness, Irish supplement brand Revive Active has introduced Fibre Complex, a new product designed to help consumers increase their daily fibre intake. While protein has dominated nutrition trends in recent years…

· 8h ago

Understanding the role of precision nutrition in dermatologic surgery

SAN DIEGO — Preprocedural nutritional assessments and changes may optimize dermatologic surgical outcomes for patients, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Nutrition remains an underrecognized component of procedural optimization in dermatology…

study · 20h ago

Researchers find little if any progress toward reducing foodborne illness

A team of researchers from the FDA, CDC and USDA has found that the United States has made “none to very slight” progress toward foodborne illness reduction targets. The new study examined the Healthy People 2030 goals and found that there has actually been an increase incidence of infections from…

· 20h ago

How the next Congress can fix our broken food system

Americans went to the polls this month with food issues top of mind. Rather than improve the food system, the last Congress and President Trump made matters worse by further fueling inflation, slashing federal feeding programs, and undermining food safety. Rising grocery store prices were a top…

list Australia· 1d ago

6 simple food swaps for a feel-good festive season

By Bec McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Health Coach For many, holidays are a time to relax, catch up with family and friends, and enjoy good food. Whether you’re heading to a BBQ, entertaining at home, or enjoying a well-earned break, food is often a big part of the celebrations. Eating…

studyin animals · 1d ago

A Supplement Kills Senescent Cells and Extends Life in Mice

A new study shows healthspan and lifespan increases in male mice following late-life treatment with vanadyl sulfate, a food-derived molecule marketed as an over-the-counter supplement [1]. Searching for vulnerabilities Cellular Senescence As your body ages, more of your cells become senescent…

Ireland· 1d ago

Early days for nutrition

Becoming a parent or guardian is a life-changing privilege, but also an enormous responsibility. Good quality nutrition gives infants...

UK· 1d ago

Bars, beans and tins: the best-tasting protein foods we’d buy again and again

Your protein food journey begins and ends with this tried and tested list – no block of tofu or bleeding steak required The best whey protein powders and protein bars Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The rise of GLP-1s has made protein the crown…

· 1d ago

Congratulations Berkeley: 76% of voters approve soda tax!

Me with Anna Lappé at a Yes on AA fundraiser in Berkeley October 14. Let’s start this week with some good news: Berkeley voters passed a higher soda tax by a vote of 76%. According to the press release , Berkeley voters reaffirmed their commitment to community health by approving Measure AA…

· 1d ago

Joyful Family Nutrition

Joyful Family Nutrition Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/10/2026 - 12:04 Program Name Joyful Family Nutrition Accepting Referrals from RH 0 Address 5775 Lemon Hill Ave Sacramento , CA 95824 United States Geocoding Field POINT (-121.439176 38.515938) Phone (857) 366-6175 Program Type CDC Record Type…

UK· 1d ago

Aberdeen Law academic delivers opening plenary statement at COP31

Dr Mitchell Lennan, Lecturer in Environmental Law at the University of Aberdeen School of Law, delivered the opening plenary statement on behalf of the Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organizations (RINGO) constituency at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya…

peer-reviewed · 1d ago

Orforglipron Cuts Sleep Apnea Burden by About Half

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is another important complication of obesity that responds to treatment with incretin-based medicines. New research in JAMA provides compelling evidence that an oral GLP-1 medicine – orforglipron – can substantially improve this condition, even in people who are…

· 1h ago

Today I bought a supplement that contains GABA-5HTP-Magnesium Bisglycinate

I have delayed sleep phase disorder. I get sleepy later than normal, usually from 4 am onwards. Tomorrow or the day after, I'll start taking a supplement that contains these three elements. I'll tell you how it went in a few weeks. Whether it helped or not. submitted by /u/Wooden-Company391 [link]…

Hong Kong· 1h ago

Hong Kong coffee innovator taps into technology for barista-free brews

Butter Bar has a distinctly warm aesthetic: soft wooden furniture, pale yellow walls and huge windows that fold all the way open, transforming the space into an airy open patio. The sunlight turns the air a honey colour. Right at the entrance to the spacious cafe in Sai Kung sits a sleek…

· 1d ago

FDA moves to revoke permission for some chemicals used in food dyes

The FDA is revoking the authorization of certain substances used as additives in the production of color additives used in foods. With the revocations, the substances have no remaining uses as color additives in food or in the production of other color additives, according to the announcement from…

· 1d ago

Montenegro inches closer to EU membership with improved food safety

Montenegro has taken another step toward membership of the European Union by improving food safety. At a meeting in Brussels, officials from the EU and Montenegro agreed on progress made in two areas, including food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy.

UK· 2d ago

Sustainable diets expert briefing

New briefing calls for nutrient density, affordability and accessibility to sit alongside environmental impact when assessing sustainable diets.

studyobservationaln=502,359 · 2d ago

Mediterranean-style dietary components and self-reported depression: a cross-sectional analysis of 502,359 UK adults in the UK Biobank cohort

Background: Mediterranean-style diet adherence has been associated with lower depression prevalence, but studies are typically small and adjust for few confounders. We aimed to estimate cross-sectional associations between individual Mediterranean-style dietary components and reported depression…

study · 2d ago

Microglial, migrasomes promote high-fat diet-induced neurotoxicity

Systemic metabolic abnormalities are established drivers of cognitive decline, traditionally attributed to secondary sequelae of cerebrovascular dysfunction. However, cellular events linking early metabolic stress to subsequent neuronal injury and neurodegenerative processes remain poorly defined.

studymeta-analysis UK· 2d ago

Longitudinal loss of skeletal muscle mass during systemic cancer treatment as prognostic indicator for overall survival: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Loss of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) during systemic anticancer treatment is common, but its prognostic significance across cancer types and treatment modalities has not been systematically quantified. This study aimed to review the literature and perform a meta-analysis exploring the association…

Italy· 10h ago

Phyllosticta citricarpa Webinar 21

This report details the main results of the Webinar prepared and held on Phyllosticta citricarpa. This is the eighteenth webinar of a round of 20 on EU priority pests, promoted by EFSA in collaboration with academic experts under the framework contract for technical and scientific support to EFSA's…

studyobservationaln=4,500 · 12h ago

Obesity linked to up to 27% lower risk of death in dementia

A surprising study of more than 4,500 older adults found that people who were overweight or obese when diagnosed with dementia had a 16% to 27% lower risk of death than those at a normal weight. Researchers suspect that extra energy and muscle reserves may help patients survive the disease's toll…

Italy· 15h ago

Alternaria toxins in food and feed: EFSA updates its risk assessment

Five toxins can damage DNA EFSA concluded that five of the eight Alternaria toxins assessed are genotoxic, meaning that they can damage DNA, the genetic material of cells: alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), altertoxin I (ATX-I), altertoxin II (ATX-II), and stemphyltoxin III…